Rebecca Lawrence named new Chief Executive of the British Library - October 28, 2024
The British Library has appointed Rebecca Lawrence as its new Chief Executive, effective January 2, 2025. Lawrence will succeed Sir Roly Keating, who has led the library since 2012 and will step down at the end of this year. With a distinguished career spanning public service and… Read More
Springer Nature appoints Saskia Steinacker as Chief Digital Officer to lead AI and digital transformation for research - October 25, 2024
Springer Nature has announced the creation of a new Chief Digital Officer (CDO) role to accelerate its digital transformation and harness AI-driven innovations within the research community. Saskia Steinacker, a digital transformation expert from Bayer, will step into this role starting November 1, 2024. Reporting directly to… Read More
ALPSP, FEP, and STM respond to European Commission’s report on access and reuse of research data - October 25, 2024
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP), the Federation of European Publishers (FEP), and the International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) have acknowledged the European Commission’s May 2024 report titled “Improving access to… Read More
IFIS Publishing and CNKI launch CNKI Food Science Focus database to empower Chinese research in food science - October 25, 2024
IFIS Publishing and CNKI have announced the launch of CNKI Food Science Focus, a specialized database dedicated to advancing food science research within China. This collaboration, marked by a formal signing ceremony at the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 17, is set to provide… Read More
Cochrane unveils new scientific strategy to address global health inequities - October 25, 2024
The Cochrane Collaboration has announced an ambitious new scientific strategy aimed at tackling pressing global health issues and addressing inequities that continue to plague populations worldwide. With a legacy of over 30 years and more than 9,000 published systematic reviews, Cochrane has established itself… Read More
University of Zagreb adopts Open Science Policy to promote accessibility and collaboration in research - October 25, 2024
University of Zagreb adopts Open Science Policy to promote accessibility and collaboration in research. The University of Zagreb has formally adopted a comprehensive Open Science Policy, marking a significant step toward enhancing research accessibility and collaboration. The policy, approved by the University Senate during a regular meeting,… Read More
